The Importance Of Using Eco-Friendly Products At Home
Taking care of the planet is everybody’s responsibility! Not only should we be concerned about the impact that harsh chemicals have on our environment, but the effect on human health.
20-year research conducted by the University of Bergen confirms that cleaning at home was as harmful as occupational cleaning due to the lack of appropriate protective wear. According to the findings of (Svanes et al., 2018) results showed an increased rate of asthma and lung damage over a cumulative period. Ammonia and Chlorine bleach were the primary culprits in household cleaners.
Most South African big brand cleaning agents contain harmful and toxic chemicals (including sodium chloride and ammonium chloride) that permeate skin cells leading to a multitude of health problems including lung disease, cancer, and asthma.
Choosing to buy eco-friendly means that our families and communities will be healthier in the long term, and environmental pollution will reduce.
Here are some of the things you can do to become an eco-consumer:
- Change to genuine eco-friendly cleaning agents with Green Together (beware of green washing). Enquire about our certifications on our contact page.
- Choose fashion brands that use recycled fabrics.
- Replace your plastic water bottles with stainless steel.
- Choose beeswax wrap for your kitchen instead of plastic cling wraps or aluminum foil.
- Reuse your shopping bags or replace with biodegradable plastic. Green Together will be launching soon.
You can’t go wrong with choosing eco-friendly products - they are more durable, reusable, less toxic, less resource-intensive, and safer for the environment, wildlife, and people. The bonus is that your eco-choices help protect the planet and the health and well-being of your loved ones and future generations.
Choose eco-friendly products, it is a win-win solution!
Source:
https://www.thoracic.org/about/newsroom/press-releases/resources/women-cleaners-lung-function.pdf
